Quads of Fire
My quads feel a type of pain that they haven’t felt in a LONG time. They’re quivering as I type this. Tomorrow’s AM training session should be interesting 
So how are you guys doing?? Hope you’re having a lovely night <3
I made it to NYC safely:
and hopped into a cab to the hotel. The driver was awesome and we talked about Indian food- he was from the land of my favorite cuisine 
The hotel is SWANKY WANKY!
Bed:
Powder room:
(separate tub and shower. Lurve)
Sitting/blogging area:
TV + Kardashian drama
Disclosure time: Gatorade is sponsoring my travel and accommodations to NY. They’re coming out with a new product (non food/beverage-related) that I’ll be testing out in my training sesh tomorrow. When I post about the training session, it won’t have anything to do with the product but will be about the actual training session and what I learn.
The best part about the room:
A sound machine! I use one at home every night (on the “rain” or “waterfall” setting) and am always a little stoked when a hotel has one. <—nerd alert
I settled into the room and went EXPLORING
Have you ever seen a naked cowboy?
I hadn’t either
I’d eaten lunch, but my stomach was gnawing on my backbone. Determined not to ruin dinner tonight, I had a snack to quell the beast.
A salad topped with teriyaki mushrooms and veggies, + spinach. It was perfect
After snack, I met up with Gabriela to take my first Physique 57 class ever.
My thighs. My abs. My life.
It was RIDICULOUS.
We did 3 main segments- arms, legs and abs. The class uses a lot of props- dumbbells, squishy mats, balls, straps, yoga mats- and is a combo of weight training, Pilates, ballet and yoga. The arm segment was feasible (hammer curls, rows, shoulder presses, dips, push-ups) but the legs and abs are what really killed me, and I work out these muscles pretty often.
Every single exercise was a *burn out* exercise– basically you felt like you couldn’t do any more, and then you’d change something and keep going. I LOVE workouts like this because they’re so effective- also, it keeps your attention because you’re constantly switching exercises. The instructor was incredible- so encouraging and made sure to check our form and correct everyone in class.
The only downside was that it was expensive ($35- my own dinero), but I’d definitely do it again.
Dinner time! I’m thinking dessert first…
xoxo,
Gina
Something to talk about: What’s the last fitness class that really shook up your muscles? Today was a MAYJAH one for me, but the last one to challenge me in a different way was a yoga class I took at Canyon Ranch in AZ- we held each pose for 5 minutes! Crazy
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NYC sounds so fun. I hope you enjoy the training session tomorrow!
How long are you here for? I can get you a free Core Fusion class if you want!
i leave tomorrow 🙁
Haha, the naked cowboy! Looks like fun in NYC.
we saw the naked cowboy when we were there last weekend! i kept thinking, man he must be cold.
*jealous* I was just talking about NYC with a friend this weekend. I need a NYC fix 🙂
I did kickboxing the other day, and it dominated me. I can’t wait to go back tomorrow and I start ballet again this week too!! Have funnnn!!!!
Oh! Naked Cowboy – I have a picture with him from my last visit. heheheee
FUN!
I did 2 hours of ZUMBA this weekend, so fun, but my student non exercising butt got busted!! haha I am sore… but I did another zumba session the today!! Gotta get my booty Mexico/wedding ready! 🙂
Woohoo sounds intense, but fun. I can’t imagine spending $35 regularly on a class, but once in a while would be a fun splurge for yourself.
So jealous you’re in NYC!! Crumbs, the fashion and the hotel/sound machine looks amazeballs. Have SO much fun!
Teriyaki mushrooms atop a salad sounds like the best idea ever to me! Can’t believ I didn’t think of it 😉 Your class sounds like a lot of fun, enjoy NYC!
nyc is so amazing during the holidays! im jealous.
also, i had to laugh about the sound machine..i got one as a present but im afraid the sound of running water would make me pee the bed 😛
omg a physique57 class! i JUST ordered the exercise dvds and was looking up reviews, what a coincidence. im glad you liked it, def makes me feel confident about buying it 🙂
New York looks like so much darn fun. I can’t wait to go there one day. For now I will have to live through you. 😉 Glad the quads class was a sucess!
I have the Physique 57 DVD’s and they are killer! I can’t walk after I do one of those bad boys 🙂
Ahh! NYC…one of my favorite cities 🙂 Have fun! I’ve been there once before, but my goal is get there one year at Christmas time. I did the first Insanity workout this morning, cardio plyometrics…Holy Toledo! My thighs are already hurting me! Damn that Sean T!!
Tracy Anderson Method!!!! I love ALL of her videos, Dance Cardio and Mat! Amazing results 🙂
Wow, you are a lucky girl!! Have a wonderful time in NYC!
I looooove NYC!!
Have so much fun! I wish I got a chance to meet you. Next time come for longer!
we will! the pilot wants to visit when he gets home
Glad to hear you made it safe and sound! I have never been to a hotel that has a sound machine..I’d be stoked too though!
“Have you ever seen a naked cowboy?”–
YES every day! I live in an extremely ecclectic area, predominantly gay men though. And I see them…daily. Not totally naked but very, very little clothing. I walk past many, daily 🙂 Ahhh, life in a big city keeps things fun and interesting no doubt!
Phys 57…I have heard AMAZING things about it!! WOW…sounds like I need to try it. I have resisted workout dvds, i.e. Insanity, Turbofire, Phys57…but now I want to get the Phys 57 one in lieu of a proper real-life class…your review has me intrigued!
Ahhh this made me miss NYC. So glad I’m moving back there in January! I am dying to try Physique 57 – but so so expensive. Maybe I’ll go once!
My kickboxing class that I’m doing now has a strength component with resistance bands that KILLS me!
What kind of sound machine do you have? I’ve really been wanting to get one!
Have fun tomorrow!!!
i have a homedics one and looooove it 🙂
Looks like fun!
I agree with you one the switching up thing to keep you going and motivated.
My most recent workout routine is Jillian Michael’s “No more Trouble Zones.”
It’s fun and gives my muscles a good challenge.
Oh, I love N.Y.C.! Too bad you aren’t there longer, there is a Sex & The City bus tour that’s really fun.
So cool that you got to check out Physique 57, any Kelly Ripa sightings? 🙂
The last class (well, it was a DVD) that shook up my muscles was when I tried the P90-X Core Workout. I was majorly sore the next day… in a good way, of course!
i wish there was a kelly ripa sighting! i love her 🙂
Physique 57 is AMAZING! I purchased the 3-set of DVDs and have not stopped doing them. I never get bored because I ALWAYS feel the burn. Definitely invest in them Gina. You would L-O-V-E them. [:
ok, i will do it 🙂
hey! glad you liked the P57 class they are amazing! they’re actually releasing a new dvd set dec 1st you both should try it! 🙂
Oh so jealous! I bought the Physique DVD (after doing the Barre Method in Boulder a few times) last year and desperately want to go to class in NYC. That’s so fun!!
I did a strength class when I was on vacation. OH MY GOSH my whole body was definitely not ready!
Have you ever tried any of ‘The Firm’ videos/dvd’s? I have not popped one in in quite some time, but decided to put them back in the arsenal yesterday and ouch! My upper body and thighs are screaming today! Great stuff!
no i haven’t! good to know 🙂
I have been contemplating purchasing the Physique 57 DVD collection to see what the fuss is all about, I am thinking after this post I should buy it!
And not to worry, I travel with my sound machine!!!!!! My kids each have one and so do my hubby & I 😉 It’s waterfall all the way with me!!!
i’ve traveled with mine before too- sleep so much better with it!
Wow! What an invention! And here I sleep with the fan on every night (no matter what the temperature is 🙂
I’m so jealous you took a Physique 57 class!! I love NYC. Next time I go, P57 is definitely on my to do list. They have dvd’s. Do you think they would be as good or worth it after taking a class??
from what i’ve heard, the dvds are just as challenging!
Bodypump Saturday morning kicked my booty! I couldn’t walk out of the gym after wards and it felt so good. 🙂 I felt like my legs were wobbling uncontrollably and I couldn’t get a straight step. 🙂
Most workouts kick my butt, but the one that most surprised me was Zumba. Who would have thought a dance style class could provide a full body workout – I leave there a sweaty beast! Thanks for inspiring me to try it out.
so awesome! zumba is cccrrrraaazzzyyyy
I love, love, love Physique 57!! I took my first REAL class at the Beverly Hills studio last week, and I’m totally hooked! 😀
…and I feel your pain! I took a 90-minute workshop with Shelly Knight yesterday morning (to learn all the proper form) and it was killer! My thighs hate me. And my abs. And my arms.
Hope you’re having a great trip in NYC!!
I love NYC. Next time you should stay longer then take the bu to Boston 🙂 I just wrote a post about how Core Fusion Cardio kicked my ass! I am now hooked on it.
Haha..yeah I saw Naked Cowboy in SF..he’s great!
Wait a second- did the naked cowboy cut his hair or is it a new cowboy!?
haha i didn’t know there was another cowboy!
I’m curious to hear about this Gatorade product…did they buy your macaroon recipe? 🙂
hahah no way! 🙂
I went to a BodyFlow class with my mom at her gym the other day, which I haven’t been to in FOREVER. We started doing the chi-ball-moving thing, I messed up the direction once, and the instructor immediately called out, “Who’s new? You are!” But when I discovered the class was also full of ballet stretching, I happily focused on my releve form, and she then called out, “You must be a dancer!” Yay redemption!
I went to a BodyFlow class with my mom at her gym the other day, which I haven’t been to in FOREVER. We started doing the chi-ball-moving thing, I messed up the direction once, and the instructor immediately called out, “Who’s new? You are!” But when I discovered the class was also full of ballet stretching, I happily focused on my releve form, and she then called out, “You must be a dancer!” Yay redemption!!
I’m SOOOOO happy for you!!! I know you love NYC and I’m glad you get to have a nice little trip up there! 😀 I’m looking forward to your next post with all the deets.
Enjoy the rest of your stay! I’ll be in Orlando for a hot second on Friday evening. Wish I had more time to see your smiling face!
Gorgeous hotel room! I’m glad you’re having fun. 🙂
What a timely post for me! Yesterday, I took my first The Bar Method class. OH MY!! I’m a pilates instructor/personal trainer, but it kicked my butt in a big way (and I think Kelly Ripa does some of these classes too). It sounds like it’s very similar to Physique 57, and we used free weights and ballet bars for the most part. The studio was beautiful, and everyone was wearing Lululemon! When I was in NY last April, I was in the studio audience of Regis and Kelly. That was an amazing experience. Have a wonderful time in NY.
I have heard all about the naked cowboy! In Austin we have the legendary Leslie, a homeless man who dresses in women’s clothing and hangs around downtown. He’s incredibly nice! 🙂
That is so awesome that you get to try out new productss! Perks of being a blogger 🙂
So random question, but I was thinking of going to a zumba class tomorrow-first one!-and I’m kinda nervous :/ Any tips/advice for my first class?
don’t be nervous! just have fun and remember that zumba isn’t about doing it *perfectly*- the first time i went, i had no clue what the steps were. no one cared and i had so much fun!
dang! sounds like a tough workout.. good for you!
ahhh NYC! we keep missing each other…I was there last weekend and you were in my hood (SF), and now you are there and well, i’m not in your hood…but well..you know what i mean! If i get a residency spot there, i will mos def try out Physique! I love that kind of work out!! One of the most challenging class I’ve taken was actually at NY sports club, a kickboxing class followed by strength/sculpt class…it rocked my world!!!
come to vegas and try hottttt pilates mmmmm its amazing! its like a core, butt, arms boot camp in 100 degree and 40 percent humidity!! loveloveee
I’ve never been to NYC, but I really hope to make it there one day! The class sounds intense, I probably would have passed out!
Jen
That sounds like a killer workout! I once took an ab class that worked my muscles a little *too* hard. I ended up straining my abs! 😛
Have fun at the training sesh today!